How To Fix M8251 - Document $ parked

M8251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Document $ parked

What causes this issue?

You have selected the <LS>Save</> function. The system has stored the
document under number &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can further process the parked document with the following
functions:
<LS>Park Document -> Change</>, to make changes and additions.
<LS>Park Document -> Post parked document</>, to post the document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M8251 - Details

• The SAP error message M8251 ("Document $ parked") typically occurs when there is an issue with a parked document in the SAP system. This message indicates that the document you are trying to process is currently parked and cannot be posted or processed further until it is unparked.
  
  Cause:
  
  Parked Document: The document has been saved in a parked state, meaning it has not been fully processed or approved.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to unpark or post the document.
  Incomplete Data: The document may be missing required information or may not meet validation rules.
  Workflow Issues: If the document is part of a workflow, it may be waiting for approval or further action from another user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unpark the Document: 
  
  Navigate to the transaction code for parked documents (e.g., FBV0 for parked invoices).
  Locate the parked document using the document number or other search criteria.
  Review the document details and ensure all required